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How to upgrade downpipes?
Stormwater / Downpipe Upgrade Advice (QLD, 1985 House) Hey everyone, I’m planning on replacing my home’s downpipes and could use some advice. The house was built around 1985 (QLD), and it currently has square downpipes. I’d like to swap them out for round PVC downpipes — partly for aesthetics, but mainly because the…
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How to rejuvenate concrete?
Side of the house idea Hello all, Side of house is around 1.5m wide and the ground is concrete. I am looking to convert it into a courtyard. I am going to start with decorating the concrete and then add planner boxes and a bench etc. I want the concrete to be non slip and tidied up. Also something i can do a one time job…
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How to insulate a metal roof?
Hi Team, i have an issue with my decking area, the metal ceiling drips with condensation on winter mornings. It is a single metal sheeted roof panels with battons. How can i resolve this issue permanently and be able to put nice things out. what insulation would you recommend and also ways to install this? thank you
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How to renew Merbau decking area?
Hello all, I'm going to redo my outdoor decking area. I believe the wood is Merbau. I was originally thinking about just staining it in a similar colour, however i have now seen some grey colours and thinking i may do this instead. With going grey is this possible if the wood is already a brown colour? My Plan: 1. Preasure…
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How to deal with stormwater?
Hello guys, I have one corner of my house that the stormwater runs to ground. There is nowhere for the water to run off or collect to as it's in the back corner of the property. I have started digging and my initial plan is going to install 2x the following product in the pit, cover with geofabric and then backfill.…
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How to replace backdoor steps?
Hey guys, I am planning to build some backdoor steps, the platform is 800mm in height and i plan to use 2x Peak Black 4 Tread Steel Stair Stringer, AnkaScrew™ Screw-In Anchors 10x60 to secure (3 in each stringer), 4x concrete step threads (these are 36kg each) . Rough total weigh is 154kg for the whole steps, my weight is…
